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- January 13, 2014
Use of clinical decision support to improve medication management (national conference call)
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreJanuary 28, 2014 10:30am MST Click here to register The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has identified a gap in health care and public health practitioners’ knowledge of health IT using multiple mechanisms, including the findings of the continuing education (CE) planning group. This series of Webinars...
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New Allied Health job board with colorado provider recruitment
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreColorado Provider Recruitment will be incorporating an Allied Health Specific Job Board to better serve your recruitment needs! We welcome you to post any clinical or non-clinical opening you have that CPR does not already recruit for. From there, interested candidates will contact you directly. The best part? This...
- January 13, 2014
School-based health care initiative 2012-13 evaluation report
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreThis report from the Colorado Health Foundation outlines the evaluation of the School Based Health Center initiative in efforts to determine if the initiative was effective in moving its grantees toward self-sustainability. Click here to read the full report.
- January 13, 2014
Helping consumers with eligibility and the application process
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreClick here for some answers to commonly asked questions on eligibility for the new insurance marketplaces.
- January 13, 2014
EMS funding available – FY15
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreApproximately $6.7 million is available through grants and system improvement funding for organizations involved in providing emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado. Apply for these funds at www.coems.info under the Funding Program tab. Read the full FY15 Funding Guide for details or contact Jeanne-Marie Bakehouseand/or Michael Gerber with...
- January 13, 2014
Community Water Fluoridation 101 Webinar
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreThe internet has revolutionized the way people get information, and with that has come increased questioning of solid public health practices like vaccinations and water fluoridation. This webinar will cover the basics of community water fluoridation, including its history and scientific evidence supporting the practice, to help NNOHA members...
- January 13, 2014
Utilization management and utilization review webinar
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreAll hospitals must have a UM/UR plan that describes the process used to review all services provided by the institution and by the members of the medical staff. Register now for this great webinar featuring experts from the Joffit Group, as they discuss the components involved in setting up an...
- January 13, 2014
Are you prepared for the switch to ICD-10?
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read moreA recent surveyfound many organizations are largely unprepared for ICD-10 implementation. As the Oct 1 deadline approaches, CRHC has the resources to make sure your facility is ready. Register now for the ICD-10 Implementation Webinar Series Jan 16, Feb 13, and March 13! Each webinar is FREE for all...
- January 13, 2014
Member of the Month – Pioneers Medical Center
By Bridgette Olson on January 13, 2014Read morePioneers Medical Center Recognized for Outstanding Leadership in Rural Healthcare Colorado’s rural health association – the Colorado Rural Health Center – recently recognized Pioneers Medical Center as 2014’s first featured Member of the Month DENVER, CO – The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC), headquartered in Aurora, functions as both...
- January 9, 2014
CMS will begin reinforcement of supervision requirements at CAHs
By Jen Dunn on January 9, 2014Read moreCMS will begin reinforcement of supervision requirements at CAHs Hospitals are required to ensure that a physician or qualified non-physician provider provides direct supervision of outpatient therapeutic services, including chemotherapy administration and radiation therapy. Although Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) were encouraged to comply with the regulation, for the past...